Senior CMM Programmer & Metrology Lead - Hands-On

Resonetics; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonetics in Minnesota seeks a hands-on Senior Metrology Technician to own measurement systems across NPI and legacy production. This role is 70–80% hands-on, programming, running, troubleshooting, and improving measurement systems with clear ownership.

You will program CMM and vision systems, build inspection strategies from CAD, lead MSA/GR&R, and mentor technicians while ensuring ISO/FDA compliance and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 2-5+ years in metrology, CMM programming, or precision measurement.
• Strong practical GD&T expertise (ASME Y14.5).
• Proven ability to program and troubleshoot CMMs independently.
• Experience supporting both NPI and production environments.
• Strong understanding of MSA, GR&R, and measurement fundamentals.
• Minitab or equivalent statistics software experience.

Responsibilities

• Program, run, and optimize CMM and vision systems (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar)
• Build inspection strategies directly from prints and CAD models
• Lead and execute MSA, GR&R, and capability studies
• Troubleshoot measurement issues and drive root cause resolution
• Maintain calibration systems and ensure traceability
• Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new equipment and processes
• Partner with engineering on GD&T interpretation and inspection approach
• Reduce inspection cycle time without compromising accuracy
• Train and mentor technicians; write work instructions and establish standard work
• Provide design input on measurement fixture design and development.
• Support audits (ISO 13485, FDA)

Skills

CMM programming

metrology

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

troubleshooting

Minitab

MSA/GR&R

Education

Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

CMM

Job description

Resonetics in Minnesota seeks a hands-on Senior Metrology Technician to own measurement systems across NPI and legacy production. This role is 70–80% hands-on, programming, running, troubleshooting, and improving measurement systems with clear ownership.

You will program CMM and vision systems, build inspection strategies from CAD, lead MSA/GR&R, and mentor technicians while ensuring ISO/FDA compliance and continual improvement.